The Truganina Explosives Reserve open day is coming up on Saturday, October 14, and Project Coordinator David Tsardakis wants everyone to know they are welcome.
“The open day is a chance for people to connect with nature and improve their own health and well being and hopefully create stewardship to care for the environment,” he said.
“Mental health benefits of nature reflect the Hobsons Bay Wetlands vision to promote the wetlands.
“On our open days we usually see around 400 people to pass through our doors and this year we are expecting 600.”
Feedback from past open days has left David feeling like this years is going to be a success.
“Everyone has always really enjoyed the day, feedback has always been positive.
“The work we do at the Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre is to advocate for migratory birds, we advocate for the important role that they play the overall ecosystem.”
David said there are many opportunities which will present themselves to any locals who might be interested in joining the reserve.
“People can sign up on the day if they want to become a volunteer, they can be involved in lots of different ways .
“We are always looking for new volunteers and new members with the wetlands centre, they can be leaders or just help out on the day.”
Some of the various positions which David listed, he described as fitting to everyone’s expertise.
“There are lots of opportunities for people to learn new experiences and new skills if they are interested in nature or even if they just want to find out more.”
The open day is being funded by the West Gate neighbourhood fund , The Ross Trust and Hobsons Bay council.
